Surge/Power Protection - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

mrarroyo · 07-04-2008, 09:27 PM

I am waiting for my new Samsung 46" LCD and Bluray DVD to be delivered and I need "protection"

I am thinking of getting a Monster HTS 5100 MkII for $375 plus S&H at: Lexvon Electronics

Any other recomendation under $500? Thanks.

Ricey20 · 07-04-2008, 10:31 PM

I recommend this Mrarroyo, if your going to use it for mostly home theater.
Amazon.com: APC AV H15 Home Theater 1500VA Power Filter and Power Conditioner: Automotive

I trust APC stuff way more than I trust Monster stuff when it comes to power

It also has Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) that the Monster units don't have.

tubaman · 07-05-2008, 04:09 AM

PS Audio Quintet. I don't know if the internal wires in the other ones mentioned above can be trusted, or the quality of the non-detachable power cord, for audiophile application (if it is a criterion at all).

penger · 07-05-2008, 04:24 AM

I have a Zerosurge 8R15W cost around $250 if I remember correctly.

Golden Monkey · 07-05-2008, 08:40 PM

Yes, PS Audio is great, and you should look into Furman's HT power conditioners as well...excellent surge protection, isolation, and conditioning.

Fairbanks · 07-05-2008, 08:47 PM

I agree with Ricey20 the APC H-15 is a great unit.I use it for my plasma TV. B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders has it for $299.Good luck.

fatcat28037 · 07-05-2008, 09:00 PM

have you seen this...........

FS: PS Audio Duet Power Conditioner

slwiser · 07-05-2008, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by penger

I have a Zerosurge 8R15W cost around $250 if I remember correctly.

2x and highly recommended this unit also provides for blacker blacks.

RedLeader · 07-05-2008, 09:51 PM

Avoid Monster products, any of the above suggestions are much better ideas. I love APC units, great build quality and just business. None of that "audiophile" crap that jacks up the cost.

TopPop · 07-05-2008, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by RedLeader

Avoid Monster products, any of the above suggestions are much better ideas. I love APC units, great build quality and just business. None of that "audiophile" crap that jacks up the cost.

Agreed.

I used to have a fairly expensive Monster PLC, but I found that the OneAC unit I picked up at Goodwill sounded better, even in its stock form.

So I replaced the stock outlets and put in an IEC jack. $5 for the unit, and about another $25 in parts. Sounds even better now!